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Beth Eischen, visiting assistant professor of instruction for biology, presented a workshop titled "Using progressive team-based concept mapping to increase student engagement, feelings of belonging and understanding of core concepts in an introductory anatomy course" at the 2025 meeting of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) at the University of Pittsburgh in May.

They arrived with curiosity, drive, and a sense of possibility — and now Hamilton’s Class of 2025 is stepping boldly into what’s next, with graduation canes in hand and valuable lessons learned. What shaped them during their four years on College Hill? Which moments, mentors, and courses stand out?

Three Hamilton students —Gabrielle (Gaby) Guerra ’27, Tzu Han (Annie) Huang ’27, and Darian Torres ’27 — will study abroad during the next year, thanks to assistance from Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships.

Sabina Feder ’25 and Brianna “Bri” Padilla ’25 both received Hamilton’s prestigious Bristol Fellowship, which sponsors projects “based on strong personal interest and commitment” and that “exhibit a spirit of inquisitiveness and a seriousness of purpose.”

Assistant Professor Ariel Kahrl and collaborators from Trinity University publish a new article in the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society titled "The evolution of testis architecture and sperm size in Anolis lizards."

Yuxuan Xu ’26 has been named a recipient of the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a national award that supports students intending to pursue research careers in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. For Xu, the recognition wasn’t just a validation of his work — it was a meaningful milestone after years of dedicated effort and strong mentorship at Hamilton.

Assistant Professor of Biology Peter Guiden was recently named an associate editor of the peer-reviewed journal Ecological Solutions and Evidence.

Winslow Chair in Modern Science and Professor of Biology Wei-Jen Chang is a co-author of a recently published research paper on the genomic and proteomic profiles of a megalocytivirus isolated from Larimichthys crocea.

A paper co-authored by Associate Professor of Biology Natalie Nannas and six of her senior thesis students, was recently published in the journal Genes.

Associate Professor of Biology Rhea Datta recently published a paper in the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) Journal titled "Versatile Roles of Disordered Transcription Factor Effector Domains in Transcriptional Regulation."